The degraded Boko Haram group had earlier today, Thursday, dropped off 21 of the girls at the Banki area of the state and it was learnt that the girls were picked up by military helicopter.

Also, the Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, had confirmed the release of the 21 girls, saying the release of the girls, in a limited number was the outcome of negotiations between the administration and the Boko Haram.

The released girls are currently on their way to Abuja by air from the Airforce base in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.